Number of supermarkets in the Netherlands 2014-2023
In an age where brick-and-mortar stores face increasing competition from online stores, the supermarket sector in the Netherlands is still steadily growing. Between 2014 and 2023, the number of supermarkets in the Netherlands increased year-on-year, from just over 6,000 supermarkets in 2014 to roughly 6,870 in 2023. Together, these supermarkets had a revenue of close to 50 billion euros in 2024.
Albert Heijn market leader
The food retail market in the Netherlands is divided between supermaket and discounter chains. As of 2024, the leading grocery chain in the Netherlands was Albert Heijn, which had a market share of close to 38 percent. Its closest competitor, Jumbo, had a market share of just over 20 percent. German discounters Lidl and Aldi combined held a share of 16.5 percent. Many smaller (mostly regional) players, such as Plus, Dirk, and Vomar make up the rest of the market.
